Bombshock
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Bombshock is the name of two fictional characters from the Transformers series; both of which are Decepticon military vehicles. The original Bombshock was a Decepticon Micromaster who turned into a tank and lead the Micromaster Military Patrol.
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Transformers: Generation 1
Bombshock is leader of the Decepticon Micromaster Military Patrol.
In Japan the toy was released with the same name, but as an Autobot.
Comics
Dreamwave Productions
Bombshock appeared in issues #2, #3 and #4 of the Micromasters limited series. He was depicted as a formerly full sized Decepticons warrior who was upgraded to a Micromaster.
Bombshock has a one-page biography in Dreamwave's More Than Meets The Eye series.
IDW Publishing
Bombshock was among the Micromasters who appeared in Spotlight: Hardhead who attacked Nightbeat and Hardhead on the planet Gorlam Prime.
Gamers
Toys
- Generation 1 Decepticon Military Patrol (1990)
- A four pack of Decepticon Micromasters including Bombshock.[1]
Transformers: Power Core Combiners
Bombshock is a Decepticon Power Core Combiner Commander who turns into a military vehicle.[2]
Promotional images of Maketoys Missile Launcher Jungle Toys displayed it combined with Bombshock.
Reception
The WTF@TFW podcast for February 4th, 2010 selected pictures of Bombshock with the Combaticions as one of the New Picture Picks.[3]
Fictional biography
Bombshock was once a member of the most elite unit in the Cybertronian military. He betrayed his comrades, and his reward was to become commander of a powerful Decepticon Power Core team. Even alone, each of his drones has as much firepower as the average Autobot. Together, they are nearly unstoppable.
Toys
- Power Core Combiners Bombshock with Combaticons (2010)
- A new mold, which resembles the Generation 1 Combaticon Onslaught. Comes with four drone vehicles: a half-track, an armored car, a missile carrier and a tank - all of which combine with Bombshock to form a larger robot.[4]
- The Bombshock mold is also used for the Autobot Steelshot with the Mini-Con Beacon.
Gallery
References
- ↑ Alvarez, J.E. (2001). The Unofficial Guide to Transformers 1980s Through 1990s Revised & Expanded 2nd Edition. Schiffer Publishing Ltd.. p. 94. ISBN 0764313649.
- ↑ Hasbro Showcases its Iconic Brands at San Diego Comic-Con. Business Wire; July 20, 2010
- ↑ Vangelus (February 4th, 2010). "WTF@TFW". http://www.tfw2005.com/ (Podcast). TFW2005. http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/wtf-tfw-transformers-podcast/291017-wtf-tfw-81-february-4-2010-a.html.
- ↑ Ben's World of Transformers - Bombshock